If someone shared their DNA with 23andMe, experts say they should delete their data immediately and request the company to dispose of any genetic material samples. The post 23andMe’s DNA database is up for sale. Who might want it, and what for? appeared first on Boston.com.
23andMe, a genetic testing company, is headed to bankruptcy, raising concerns about the future of its DNA database. Experts recommend users delete their data and request disposal of genetic samples. Potential buyers of the database include pharmaceutical and precision medicine companies, other genetic-testing companies, and possibly law enforcement through loopholes. The data could be used for drug development, research, or other unforeseen applications as scientific understanding evolves.
